Site Products

Despite ranking differences, fierce battle expected in each group

(By Neha Aggarwal/ITTF) Despite ranking differences, fierce battle expected in each group The much awaited Seamaster 2016 ITTF Women’s World Cup is just a few hours away. On day one, the group stage consisting of 11 players seeded 9 to 19 will battle out to progress to the knock out stage which will commence later […]

2016 Women’s World Cup Training

(Courtesy of ITTF) 2016 Women’s World Cup Training Get ready for the Seamaster 2016 Women’s World Cup in Philadelphia! Subscribe here for more official Table Tennis highlights: http://bit.ly/ittfchannel.

Lose opening match, a good omen for Elizabeta Samara?

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Lose opening match, a good omen for Elizabeta Samara? A new name will be inscribed on the international roll of honour when the Seamaster 2016 Women’s World Cup concludes in Philadelphia on Sunday 9th October; no previous winner is participating. However, there is one player on duty with the […]

Most Outrageous Table Tennis Match EVER – Persson vs. Boll

Most Outrageous Table Tennis Match EVER – Persson vs. Boll Courtesy of ITTF Watch the most hilarious table tennis match ever between Jörgen Persson & Timo Boll played at the Liebherr 2016 ITTF Men’s World Cup in Saarbrücken, Germany!

2016 Coaching Rule Guidance

BY KAGIN LEE, CHAIR, USATT RULES COMMITTEE Dear Players, Starting on October 1st, the ITTF rules of table tennis will be changed to permit advice between points. This rule has been tested for several years in the German professional league, and will now apply to almost all competition worldwide. However, upon advice from various committees, […]

Female table tennis pro faces average Joes to promote Women’s World Cup in Philadelphia

(BY NEWSWORKS) Female table tennis pro promote Women’s World Cup in Philadelphia Olympian and North American Champion Wu Yue is in Philadelphia for the 2016 Women’s World Cup of Table Tennis being held at Temple University’s Liacouras Center Oct. 7-9. Daring players were invited to face off with Yue one-on-one at the Shops at Liberty […]

World Anti-Doping Agency issues list of prohibited substances and methods

(by Françoise Dagouret, ITTF Anti-Doping Manager) World Anti-Doping Agency list prohibited substances and methods Awareness of prohibited substances and methods is vital for all athletes in whatever discipline is pursued; table tennis is no exception. The International Table Tennis is making every effort to ensure that all concerned increase they knowledge of the subject and […]

Olympic champion Ding Ning withdraws from Women’s World Cup

(Courtesy of ITTF/By Henry Chen) Olympic champion Ding Ning withdraws from Women’s World Cup The 2016 Seamaster Women’s World Cup will miss a very important personality; Ding Ning, the Olympic champion and Grand Slam winner has withdrawn. Over the weekend, the line-up was revised. Germany’s Petrissa Solja is now on duty, she completes the list […]

Latest News

Playing Kids

July 8, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) Let’s face it; they’re probably faster than you. They might have a coach working with… Read More

#2 A Skill That Is Likely To Score – Backhand Down The Line

July 7, 2025
[[Feature] [Special Feature] American Stars! Jha’s Strengths #2 A Skill That Is Likely To Score – Backhand Down… Read More

United States Smash: Tight Scores and a Big Upset in Early Action

July 7, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Action is underway in the main round of the United States Smash, the… Read More

MLTT Featured Team: Bay Area Blasters

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Bay Area Blasters plan to blast through the upcoming Major League Table… Read More

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) Established in 2002, Calgary United Sports Table Tennis Association (CUSTTA) is Alberta’s largest Table Tennis… Read More

Butterfly Players Shine at the 2025 US National Table Tennis Championships

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The 2025 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships is one of the premiere annual… Read More

US Nationals Recap

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The US National Table Tennis Championships is in the books.  One of America’s premiere events… Read More

United States Smash: Qualifiers are Finished and the Main Draw Begins Today

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Americans made waves in the qualifying rounds of the United States Smash, the… Read More
View All News

Get the latest from Butterfly

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.